Cohasset High SchoolCohasset High SchoolCurriculum NightCurriculum Night

November 19, November 19, 20092009

AgendaAgenda

• WelcomeWelcome

• Cohasset High School At A GlanceCohasset High School At A Glance

• An Opportunity to Learn MoreAn Opportunity to Learn More

Cohasset High School at a Cohasset High School at a GlanceGlance• 19 acre campus19 acre campus• 12:1 student to faculty ratio; typical class size ranges from 12:1 student to faculty ratio; typical class size ranges from

18 to 26 students18 to 26 students• Program of Study includes: 77 courses, 10 Advanced Program of Study includes: 77 courses, 10 Advanced

Placement (AP) courses, Virtual High School coursesPlacement (AP) courses, Virtual High School courses• 7 computer labs with a total of 157 computers; all 7 computer labs with a total of 157 computers; all

classrooms have computers and Internet access; ratio of classrooms have computers and Internet access; ratio of students to computers is 1.92:1students to computers is 1.92:1

• 90% of the faculty hold masters degrees or higher; 100%  are 90% of the faculty hold masters degrees or higher; 100%  are “highly qualified”“highly qualified”

• Accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges Colleges

Cohasset High School at a Cohasset High School at a GlanceGlance• 364 student enrollment364 student enrollment• 93% of students go on to further their education; 57% 93% of students go on to further their education; 57%

attend most to very competitive colleges (Barron’s rating)attend most to very competitive colleges (Barron’s rating)• Over $900K awarded in merit awards in 2009Over $900K awarded in merit awards in 2009• Mean SAT scores: 1664 TotalMean SAT scores: 1664 Total

– 547 Verbal (nation 502); 547 Verbal (nation 502); – 561Math, (nation 515);  561Math, (nation 515);  – 556 Writing (nation 494)556 Writing (nation 494)

• 100% pass rate on MCAS tests; 100% pass rate on MCAS tests; – 2009 MCAS scores: 2009 MCAS scores:

• ELAELA 56% Advanced, 42% Proficient 56% Advanced, 42% Proficient • MathMath 73% Advanced, 24% Proficient73% Advanced, 24% Proficient

• 60% of Class of 2009 participated in AP coursework60% of Class of 2009 participated in AP coursework• 80% of students taking AP exam scored 3 or higher 80% of students taking AP exam scored 3 or higher

Cohasset High School at a Cohasset High School at a GlanceGlance• Foreign travel study in France, Guatemala, Russia, Foreign travel study in France, Guatemala, Russia,

Belize, Costa RicaBelize, Costa Rica• 90% of students participate in extracurricular 90% of students participate in extracurricular

activitiesactivities• 3 State Championships in three different sports in 3 State Championships in three different sports in

past four yearspast four years• Numerous recognition awards in artistic, dramatic, Numerous recognition awards in artistic, dramatic,

and musical performing arts competitionsand musical performing arts competitions

An Opportunity to Learn An Opportunity to Learn MoreMore

• Ms. Louise Demas, HumanitiesMs. Louise Demas, Humanities

• Mr. Ron Ford, Athletic DirectorMr. Ron Ford, Athletic Director

• Dr. Michael Gill, Assistant Dr. Michael Gill, Assistant Principal & Health/Physical Principal & Health/Physical EducationEducation

• Ms. Catherine Nelligan, GuidanceMs. Catherine Nelligan, Guidance

• Mrs. Kerri Sandler, MS Assistant Mrs. Kerri Sandler, MS Assistant PrincipalPrincipal

• Ms. Laura Struzziery, GuidanceMs. Laura Struzziery, Guidance

• Ms. Lisa Sugrue, Fine ArtsMs. Lisa Sugrue, Fine Arts

• Ms. MaryEllen Sullivan, GuidanceMs. MaryEllen Sullivan, Guidance

• Dr. June Talvitie-Siple, STEMDr. June Talvitie-Siple, STEM

Cohasset High SchoolCohasset High School

The Best ChoiceThe Best Choice